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Food + Drink

A Dish We Love: Clams Casino

Brinner Winner

Creative takes on the Southern comfort treat chicken and waffles are the new stars of Cleveland's dinner menus.

Bundt Talk

Salt & Honey Baking Co. creations are light-years away from those perfected by '50s housewives.

Changing Tastes

Chef Matthew Spinner whips up a new take on Press Wine Bar.

Crimson Pride

Celebrate the holidays by dressing up your feast with those little red tart beauties knows as cranberries.

Flats Happy Hour

Forward Presentation

Almost overnight, Bold Food and Drink turned the tables on a Flats East Bank spot.

Quick Bite: Beachland Ballroom & Tavern

Spud Bunch

Celebrate the Jewish holiday with this traditional latke recipe.

Suburban Oasis

A Latin American taqueria designed for the suburbs manages to exude personality, warmth and authenticity.

In the CLE

22.1 Inches of Snow Blanketed The City In 1950

In 1950, a snowstorm besieged the city.

Booze Clues

We face off against Mike Polk Jr. in his new drinking game.

Change Ringer

Case Western Reserve University professor Rhonda Y. Williams is sounding the bell on local police reform.

Child Support

Creating better interactions between minors and the justice system must start by having a conversation.

Christmas Presence

The hallmarks of the holidays carry on through life and death.

Gift Guides

Give the 12 days of Christmas with this present service.

History Lesson

Quack Pack

Oft-forgotten Duck Island prepares to take flight with a host of neighborhood development projects.

Rapid Transition

In advance of the Republican National Convention, Cleveland looks at the Red Line as a canvas for public art.

Renaissance Fair

As Cleveland moves forward as a city on the rise, we risk leaving too many behind. Creating solutions for greater equity may be our best chance at a sustainable future. 

Sole Survivors

Tim Kelly and Josh Clemence set out to conquer Colorado’s treacherous Leadville Trail 100 Run through the Rocky Mountains. Where they ended up changed their lives. Now, they’re hoping to do the same for others with their Run Wild CLE movement. 

Support System

Then & Now

Then & Now: Air Races Memory

Then & Now: Browns

Then & Now: Cain Park

Then & Now: Cars Evolution

Then & Now: Cavaliers

Then & Now: Central Market

Then & Now: Central Market

Then & Now: Cleveland Play House Relic

Then & Now: Cleveland Transit System

Then & Now: Edgewater

Then & Now: Euclid Beach

Then & Now: Evolution

Then & Now: Fashion Evolution

Then & Now: Forest Hill

Then & Now: Halle's

Then & Now: Higbee Co.

Then & Now: Iconic Eateries and Shops

Then & Now: Iconic Parks

Then & Now: Iconic Stadiums

Then & Now: Indians Clubhouse Memory

Then & Now: Indians Spring Training

Then & Now: Influential Companies

Then & Now: Jim Brown Relic

Then & Now: Joseph & Feiss Co.

Then & Now: Karamu House

Then & Now: Kokoon Arts Club

Then & Now: Lakefront

Then & Now: Leisy Brewery

Then & Now: Leisy Brewery

Then & Now: May Co.

Then & Now: Mercury Train

Then & Now: Millionaires' Row

Then & Now: Playhouse Square

Then & Now: Port of Cleveland

Then & Now: Port of Cleveland

Then & Now: Republic Steel Corp.

Then & Now: Short Vincent

Then & Now: Star Performers

Then & Now: Streetcars

Then & Now: Suburbs

Then & Now: Terminal Tower

Then & Now: The Flats

Then & Now: Wade Family Relic

Then & Now: West Side Market

Entertainment

Chain Gang

Krampus of Cleveland is on the hunt for youngsters on the naughty list.

Group Therapy

Dan Auerbach takes some time away from the Black Keys to experiment with his dreamy side project, the Arcs

Jingle Bell Rock

The Cleveland guitar hero reveals what he's learned after 14 years of shows.

Nanny Diary

It's a jolly holiday for Rebecca Pitcher as she reprises the role of Mary Poppins.

Past Imperfect

Spaces gallery rewrites history with a fake museum that corrects injustices.

Space Jam

Ohio Burlesque flips the cape on the Star Wars you know and love.

Special Delivery

Local artists send out season's greetings.

At Home

Urban Dwellers

Here are three city apartments to call home now.

Style

Knots Landing

Get wrapped up in Glam & Grace's bold scarves.

Santa Cruise

We make it easy to buy the perfect locally made gift (for $25 or less!) for anyone on your list.

Health

Personal Triumphs

It can be tough dealing with a medical condition. But these four Clevelanders persevered and found relief.